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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1977 · Track 9
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Duración3:00
ÁlbumExodus
Año1977
ISRCUSIR27700016
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The story behind
When you find yourself playing *Three Little Birds*, you're likely to notice a sense of optimism that permeates the melody. This piece, born in 1977 during the sessions for the album Exodus, became an anthem of tranquility. The lyrics, which encourage not to worry and to trust that everything will be alright, have an origin that sparks debate. Some suggest that the birds Marley mentions were a metaphor for cannabis cultivation in Jamaica, while others believe he was inspired by the canaries that used to perch near his window on Hope Road. The members of the vocal group I Threes, who accompanied Marley, also claim to be the "three little birds" referred to in the song, recalling how he called them that after concerts. The original recording, which lasts just over three minutes, was released as a single in 1980 and reached number 17 in the UK.
The influence of *Three Little Birds* extends far beyond its original release. In 1992, jazz pianist Monty Alexander recorded a version with a different touch, which saw the light of day as a single in 1999. Later, in 2008, young British singer Connie Talbot chose this song for her first single, taken from a reissue of her 2007 album. Talbot's version, filmed in Jamaica, had a notable impact, reaching number 3 on the UK's Independent Singles Chart and climbing to the top spot on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart in the United States. This success led her to sell over 250,000 copies worldwide by November 2008. The recording of Exodus, in general, is characterized by a relaxed sound, with prominent bass lines and a leading role for piano, trumpet, and guitar, moving away from complex narratives to focus on themes of change, spirituality, and relationships.